Union County College Faculty Curriculum Committee. New Course Proposal Form

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1 Union County College Faculty Curriculum Committee New Course Proposal Form To all faculty members seeking to introduce a new course proposal to the Curriculum Committee, please make sure to complete the attached form accurately before submitting your proposal. For all new courses, please submit an electronic copy of your proposal to the Curriculum Committee Chair, with a copy to the New Course/New Program Subcommittee Chair. All new course proposals must follow these guidelines completely. If these guidelines are not followed completely, your new course proposal may be delayed in the acceptance process. Please refer to the Curriculum Committee website for all deadlines and meeting dates. Please Note: a) These guidelines for submitting new courses were taken from the Union County College Curriculum Committee By-laws found on the committee s web page, and have been changed into checklist form for easy use. b) This form must be submitted to the New Course/New Program Subcommittee chairperson with your new course proposal. c) All courses that will be offered in a Distance Learning format (Online or Blended) must be reviewed by the Academic Technology Committee and approved by the Curriculum Committee. This applies to new courses that will be offered in the Distance Learning format for the first time. The proposal for all Distance Learning Courses should be reviewed by the Academic Technology Committee (ATC) prior to being submitted to the Curriculum Committee (but reviews may be concurrent if necessary). The ATC will only review the proposal as it relates to the technology required to deliver the course. For ATC proposal procedures, please contact the Chair of the ATC. Intro to Medical Informatics Tech New Course Proposal Form, Page 1

2 Union County College Faculty Curriculum Committee New Course Proposal Form PART I ORIGINATOR(S): P. Rodihan DATE: October 15, 2013 DEPARTMENT CHAIR: P. Belmonte COURSE CODE: CIS 1xx TITLE: Introduction to Medical Informatics Technology PROGRAM: Medical Informatics Technology INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD (S): Q Lecture Clinical Lab Studio Proposed Effective Catalog Date: September 2014 Online Blended Proposed Term Effective: September 2014 Anticipated frequency of offering: once a year to begin new program PART II A. COURSE DESIGNATION: General Education Please check the requested General Education knowledge area below: Communications Science Diversity Technology History Social Sciences Humanities Ethical Reasoning/Action (integrated goal) Mathematics Information Literacy (integrated goal) Basic Skills Distance Learning QCareer Course (Identify program): _Medical Informatics Technology Other (Please Specify): Intro to Medical Informatics Tech New Course Proposal Form, Page 2

3 B. PROGRAMS AFFECTED: Does the new course change an existing degree program? (If so, you may must submit a Program Revision form). C. COURSE LEVEL: Q100 level course 200 level course Basic Skills course D. SEQUENCING: Is this course part of a sequence? Yes QNo If yes, what is the sequence? E. RATIONALE: 1. Describe the need for this course. (If Distance Learning format is proposed, explain the rationale) This is the first course in a new program of Medical Informatics Technology. It sets the stage for the remainder of the program. 2. How does this course enhance student learning? Gives students new options for a career. 3. Are there other courses in the College catalog similar to this course? If so, explain how this course is different. No F. TRANSFERABILITY: How the course will satisfy the degree requirements of a specific fouryear institution? This course is part of a program that will transfer to NJIT. G. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND COSTS: Describe additional facilities, equipment, staffing, print/non-print material, library resources, certification/special training for faculty, if applicable: None H. PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE REVIEW: Intro to Medical Informatics Tech New Course Proposal Form, Page 3

4 If this is a career course, has it been reviewed by the Advisory Committee? QYes No N/A If yes, what was the feedback? Positive Part III REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: QDepartment Approval: Attach from department chair indicating department review and approval of the new course proposal. QCourse Syllabus: Attach course syllabus which must include the following required elements: QCourse description including pre/corequisites, credit hours, lecture/lab hours and suggested course number QCourse learning outcomes Q Student Resources (Required texts) QCriteria for student evaluation: how course grades will be determined (exams, papers, student presentations, etc.). If distance learning is used, explain how/if the evaluation criteria will change with distance learning modality QCourse outline with topical or thematic weekly schedule of student activities. If Distance Learning is used, highlight any changes that will result from using the distance learning modality QSuggested Teaching Methodologies QGrid with Middle States Criteria for the Correlation of Program and General Education Learning Outcomes to Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment For distance learning courses only (this section will be reviewed by the ATC): an appendix addressing the technical issues related to administering the course via a distance learning modality. Consult with the Academic Technology Committee for specifics. Intro to Medical Informatics Tech New Course Proposal Form, Page 4

5 Review/Approval for Introduction to Medical Informatics Technology (Title of Course) APPROVALS: NEW COURSE/PROGRAM SUB-COMM.CHAIR DATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIR DATE VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DATE RECEIVED: REGISTRAR DATE ASSISTANT VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DATE After all reviews/approvals have been completed, please return a copy of the completed signed form to Curriculum Committee Chair. Intro to Medical Informatics Tech New Course Proposal Form, Page 5

6 UNION COUNTY COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER & NAME: LECTURE/LAB HOURS CIS 1xx Introduction to Medical Informatics Technology 3 Lecture Hours CREDITS 3 PREREQUISITES: None COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the student to the field of medical informatics. Students learn about health data acquisition, storage, security, and ethics. The course emphasizes the connection between computers and telecommunications technology with health care. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to: 1. Discuss the emergence of medical informatics technology and how it is influenced by ethics. 2. Identify the essential concepts of biomedical computing and professions in this field. 3. Summarize the role of computers and communications in modern biomedical research, health, and health care as it relates to IT policy. 4. Research, store, and secure electronic health record systems. 5. Evaluate medical informatics decision making technology. STUDENT RESOURCES: Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine, 4 th ed. edited by Edward H. Shortliffe and James J. Cimino, Springer ISBN: Storage device flash drive. It is important that you save all your work until your final grade has been received.. Intro to Medical Informatics Tech

7 COURSE REQUIREMENTS: The successful completion of a tests and final exam. The completion of all in-class assignments and projects. The completion of all assigned readings and homework. Attendance and class participation. Students are required to attend all classes. See the College Attendance Policy discussed in the UCC Catalog. An essential element of this course includes information literacy. Information Literacy is the evaluation and assessment of integrated information. Students will be able to locate, discern, and effectively use information to solve issues and/or problems. EVALUATION METHODS: Assignments/Homework 40% Tests 30% Final Exam 20% Research Paper 10% Grading: A 90 or above C B D B D C F below 60 NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to modify the course requirements, assignments, grading procedures and other related policies as circumstances may dictate. ****STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL LEARNING DISABILITIES**** Any student with special needs that will affect performance in this class should feel free to make an appointment to talk with the instructor during office hours (or by appointment) or contact the disabilities counselor in the Counseling office on the Cranford Campus. CLASS SCHEDULE: Time Topic Assignments/Readings/Activities Week 1 Syllabus. Read: Chapter 1 The emergence of medical informatics Week 2 The role of computers in the Written: Web assignment provision of medical services Professions in medical informatics Week 3 Medical data Read: Chapter 2 Intro to Medical Informatics Tech

8 Week 4 The acquisition & storage of data Con t Chapter 2 Week 5 What is medical decision making? How is it done? What is involved? Test: Material from first four weeks. Read: Chapter 3 Write answers to questions Week 6 What is cognitive science? Read: Chapter 4 Week 7 More about cognitive science Written Assn: Short paper Week 8 Essential concepts of medical Reading: Corresponding chapter computing System design & engineering Explain research paper Week 9 Test: Material from second four weeks. Read: Corresponding chapter Week 10 Electronic health records Reading: Corresponding chapter Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 More about electronic health records. Information retrieval and digital libraries Emerging innovations and technology Write answers to questions Written Assn: Does security matter? Web assignment Test: Material from previous four weeks. Web assignment Week 14 Review Research Paper due Week 15 Final Examination Intro to Medical Informatics Tech

9 SUGGESTED TEACHING METHODOLOGIES: a. Lecture, group discussion, presentations, multimedia/technology, projects, experiments, demonstrations, etc. b. Indication of the percentages or emphasis given to teaching methodologies used will assist faculty members in course preparation and implementation. Intro to Medical Informatics Tech

10 CORRELATION OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES, COURSE OUTCOMES, AND ASSESSMENT Program Learning Outcomes Design, implement, and administer a database related to the health field Analyze a medical situation and develop an application by using critical thinking skills and appropriate software Communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats. Course Learning Outcomes Identify the essential concepts of biomedical computing and professions in this field. Research, store, and secure electronic health record systems. Evaluate medical informatics decision making technology. Discuss the emergence of medical informatics technology and how it is influenced by ethics. Summarize the role of computers and communications in modern biomedical research, health, and health care as it relates to IT policy. Assessment of Outcomes Written: Exams, research paper, assignments. Verbal: Class discussion and responses, group discussion and responses. Written: Tests. Verbal: Discussions Intro to Medical Informatics Tech